This church is definitely worth a visit, since it’s the oldest church in NYC, having been built in 1766. George Washington worshipped here during the 2 years that NYC was the nation’s capital. The church is done in a Georgian style and is very plain...More

Visited the chapel on the last day of our trip last week. The church itself is small but beautiful. There are benches outside to sit and reflect. There are candles available to light and to pray. There is a small room documenting the role of...More

Small, charming and a miracle! Nothing inside or outside was broken during the 911 attacks. Something to cherish.

St Paul's Chapel was designed by the architect Thomas McBean - and built in 1766. It is the oldest episcopal church in Manhattan. They say it was a miracle that it survived the September 2001 terror attacks. It was used as a resting place by...More

St Paul's Chapel was built in 1766 and is the oldest surviving church in Manhattan. It's nicknamed "The Little Chapel That Stood" as it survived the great fire in NY in 1776 as well as the 2001 World trade Center terror attacks. It is one...More

St-Paul’s Chapel is actually right behind where the Twin Towers stood before 9/11. It is quite impressive how apparently this church stood its ground and wasn’t damaged at all during the attacks and the falling buildings. Apparently on September 12th, the day after the attacks...More

This 1766 Georgian-style church, the oldest in Manhattan, was the place where George Washington worshiped regularly after his inauguration as the first U.S. President in 1789. Almost at Ground Zero, the structure received only a broken window on 9/11 and became a haven for rescue...More